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Highlights of $267.1B budget:

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

. Old age pension increased by $500 · Over $2.9B to support Local Government Elections · Economy projected to meet 2.9 % growth rate · Govt. to bring all property values up-to-date · $14.3...

Govt. loses $342M reversing VAT on educational services

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Under immense public pressure, Government is proposing to reverse the 14 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on educational services, which was implemented at the start of year. Minister of Finance,...

More charges recommended for GBTI officials

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

It appears that the patience of the police Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is running out when it comes to complying with a High Court order on the handing over of documents by a commercial bank....

Pathetic financial measures… Budget falls way below low expectations – Jagdeo

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo was quick to criticise yesterday’s budget presentation by Finance Minister, Winston Jordan, as one of the most disastrous presentations, which failed on every...

Pradoville Two probe…Assessor moves in to value properties

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Investigators are close to wrapping up some loose ends in the Pradoville Two case. Yesterday, a valuator was in that Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara exclusive seaside area to conduct work. With him...

Two critical over $60 lemonade

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Two Albouystown, Georgetown residents are in critical conditions at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after attacking each other over a bottle of lemonade worth $60. The lemonade was...

Top Cop to get next letter fuh Mash

Nov 28, 2017 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News 0

Yesterday was budget and de con man read it. He tek nearly four hours fuh read it. He use to wuk wid Jagdeo; he use to help prepare de budget and even write Jagdeo budget speech. Now he writing he...

Natural Resources Ministry secures tenders for oil containment booms

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Ahead of the 2020 oil and gas production in Guyana, the country has been attempting to ensure that the production does not have a negative impact on the marine sector. One such effort was...

Omai Gold Mine ready for US$500M investment, 660 permanent jobs

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Eleven years after Guyana’s biggest gold mine closed its operations, amidst low prices, that Region Seven location is gearing for another major investment. A new developer, Mahdia Gold Guyana...

Unions appeal court’s denial quash decision to close sugar estates

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

demand more consultations, compensation for Wales workers The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) and the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees...

Sexual abuse allegations… Police Force preparing to take statements from witnesses

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

– School’s Alumni Association calls for HM to be sent on administrative leave The Guyana Police Force will shortly commence an investigation into sexual allegations recently levelled...

Canada funds campaign to advance implementation of Disability Act

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

“We have gotten very little so far when it comes to our rights and the Disability Act,” said Mr. Ganesh Singh an advocate for persons living with disabilities. Singh, an Executive of the Guyana...

AG meets with Victoria Villagers to address concerns

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

On Sunday, Attorney General (AG), Basil Williams held a meeting at the Victoria Primary School, East Coast Demerara. The AG was invited by the Victoria #1 Group and the Victoria Youth Group. The...

Teen girls kidnapped, trafficked in Berbice River

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

-abused, starved and sexually assaulted at camp Two teenage girls who were reportedly kidnapped by a female New Amsterdam market vendor in the vicinity of the New Amsterdam Market, have finally...

GuySuCo continues to suck life out of nation

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan, has yet again noted that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) continues to be an albatross around the neck of Guyana. This was during his recent presentation of...

Rusal workers threaten strike action

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Employees of Rusal Mining Company in Aroaima, Berbice River, are threatening management with a strike action if they are not given the 40 hour tax ease by November 30, 2017. In a letter signed by...

Central Bank makes significant strides in public financial management –Finance Minister

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

Notes that Foreign Exchange remains stable Finance Minister, Winston Jordan has noted that the Bank of Guyana has made some commendable strides when it comes to monitoring the financial systems of...

Ministry of Social Cohesion wraps up training sessions in Region Two

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

The Ministry of Social Cohesion recently concluded its three-week training and sensitization session in Region Two. The final sensitization session which was hosted yesterday at the WD’s Mall,...

Traffic nightmare in the city… Bus parks removal, no-park streets, delivery truck areas proposed

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

A Brazilian engineering consultancy firm is coming up with some enterprising ways to reduce congestion in the capital city. It is suggesting strategically placed bus stops at specific intervals,...

Sentencing deferred for man who hammered mother to death

Nov 28, 2017 KNews News 0

– after Psychiatrist requests more time to evaluate accused Sentencing for Adrian McKenzie, who pleaded guilty to unlawfully killing his mother by hitting her in the head with a hammer, has...

Police and Winners Connection to clash for Hamilton Green Cup championship

Nov 28, 2017 KNews Sports 0

Police FC are in yet another final, this time the Hamilton Green Knockout Cup, after completing a come from behind victory against East Bank’s Soesdyke Falcons. Police won their semifinal clash at...

GBA Terrence Alli National Open punches off tonight at Gymnasium

Nov 28, 2017 KNews Sports 0

The Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) Terrence Alli National Open boxing tournament, which serves as the qualifying tournament for local fighters to represent Guyana at the Caribbean Championships...

ASK-Guyana host successful examination in Berbice

Nov 28, 2017 KNews Sports 0

Berbice based karatekas who were unable to attend recent examinations at the YMCA in the city were given the opportunity when a special examination was held in Berbice led by Sensei Amir Khouri 7th...

Regal Masters thump Floodlights, Wellman overcome Sunrisers in Masters Semis

Nov 28, 2017 KNews Sports 0

Hussain guides Speedboat to victory over Regal All stars By Zaheer Mohamed Regal Masters, Mike’s Wellman, Speedboat and Success have secured their places in the final of the Mike’s Pharmacy,...

Albert’s century hands Enterprise A huge win

Nov 28, 2017 KNews Sports 0

Vivian Albert struck a fine century as host Enterprise ‘A’ defeated Golden Grove by 240 runs when the East Coast Cricket Committee SPR Enterprise 40-over tournament continued on Sunday. Albert...

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